Legislative Advocate, Governmental Relations

This position requires knowledge of the state budget process. Specific understanding of Proposition 98, LCFF, and TK-12 school funding policy is preferred.

Candidate must be located in the Sacramento region as this position requires periodic travel to the State Capitol Building.

• SUMMARY Under supervision of the Chief, Governmental Relations and Legislative Director, researches, analyzes, and evaluates proposed and current state and federal legislation, legislative issues, statutes, regulations, and policies;
• communicates and advocates for the Associations position to influence opinion in favor of public education; develops, summarizes, and maintains reports and records;
• fosters cooperative working relationships among Association staff and acts as liaison with various legislative, educational, community, public, and government agencies;
• performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Researches, analyzes, and evaluates impact of proposed and current complex Federal and State legislation, legislative issues, budget issues, statutes, regulations, and policies on governing boards, local educational agencies and Association programs;

develops and presents legislative, analysis, proposals, and recommendations on positions, advice, and strategies for implementation to Association leaders, Legislative Committee, CSBA staff and others.

Communicates Association positions on proposed legislation to congressional members, legislators, legislative committees, Association leaders, Legislative Committee, CSBA staff and others.

Manages and coordinates the development and implementation of the Associations legislative strategy; contributes to the development of the Associations position on bills, issues, and policies.

Writes background papers, letters, action alerts, and presentations for advocacy at the Federal and State levels. Contributes to Association publications and reports.

Consults with and lobbies the United States Department of Education, State Department of Education, and other federal and state agencies regarding the Associations positions on legislation, policies and regulations.

Represents and advocates for the Association on statewide and national boards, committees, and advisory groups; develops collaborative relationships with policy makers, government officials, school district and other representatives, and community groups to support the Associations mission, vision, and goals;

participates on a variety of interdisciplinary committees and represents the Association to a variety of community and stakeholder groups.

• Serves as a liaison to employees, the public, private organizations, community groups, and government and local educational agency officials;
• provides consultative services and advice on legislation development, programming, and planning; receives and responds to complaints and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility;

reviews problems and recommends corrective actions; testifies before boards and committees at public hearings on legislative and regulatory issues.

Prepares and submits Board of Director and Delegate Assembly agenda reports and various other committee and staff reports and correspondence regarding assigned program activities.

Participates in the development and implementation of new or revised legislative programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation;

compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations. Communicates orally, in writing, or through graphic representations and technical summaries with colleagues, managers, employees, the public, organized employee groups, and representatives of various organizations in a variety of settings, including large and small group meetings.

Promote the mission and values of the Association by exhibiting the Associations commitment to integrity, collaboration, excellence, accountability, innovation, and respect;

use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing duties and responsibilities.

Reads and demonstrates an understanding and adherence to CSBA values, policies, and practices. Demonstrates respect, honesty and professionalism at all times.

Occasional overnight travel to off-site functions Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Any combination of training and experience equivalent to an bachelors degree or higher with major coursework in business administration, public administration, government, legal, or political sciences, or related field with three (3) years of experience in legislative research, analysis, and evaluation or a related field.